Dog breed

Poitevin hound

Origin: France

Also known as: Poitevin

The Poitevin, also known as the Chien de Haut-Poitou, is a breed of French scenthound from the province of Poitou, this predominantly pack hound was created in the 17th century to hunt wolves.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poitevin_(dog_breed)
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q38185

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